Ashton Recruitment require a Sales Development Executive for our client based in Belfast. Position: Sales Development Executive (FMCG | 4am start) Location: West Belfast Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Monday - Friday 04:00-13:00 with Alternative Saturdays 04:00-10:30 Pay Rate: £25,000 - £33,000 Duties will include: Proactively managed a portfolio of existing customers, regularly engaging with them to understand their evolving needs and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. Implemented tailored sales strategies to increase customer loyalty, expand product range penetration, and maximise revenue from each account. Conducted detailed analysis of weekly sales data and account profitability to track performance against targets. Identified underperforming accounts and developed action plans to improve sales outcomes. Collaborated with finance and operations teams to ensure pricing strategies maintained healthy margins while remaining competitive. Established strong, trust-based relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within customer organisations. Delivered excellent customer service by responding promptly to enquiries and resolving issues effectively, fostering long-term partnerships that supported business growth and repeat sales. Acted as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, managing product queries, order statuses, and delivery schedules with accuracy and professionalism. Coordinated with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment, providing customers with regular updates to maintain satisfaction. Conducted regular face-to-face visits to customers and suppliers within the assigned territory to strengthen relationships and gain first-hand insights into market trends and customer needs. Used these visits to showcase new products, negotiate terms, address concerns, and identify potential areas for collaboration and growth. Essential Criteria: Minimum 5 years' FMCG sales experience (within last 10 years) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven track record of growing customer base and profit margins Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics Proficient in MS Office and confident with presentations Analytical, commercial mindset with a focus on process improvement Well organised, able to work independently and in a team Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines Quick learner with confidence in all aspects of the role Desirable Criteria Be self-motivated, reliable and have drive, commitment and energy Have strong diagnostic and problem solving skills Be a self-starter with a desire to improve all aspects of the Wholesale business Have experience in the Fresh Produce industry Benefits Annual discretionary bonus Death in Service life assurance (4 x annual salary) Private Medical Insurance (for post holder and family) Income Protection Contributory occupational pension scheme Occupational sick pay (3 months full pay and 3 months half pay) after successful 3 month probation Company mobile phone Holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 8 statutory days Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency. Skills: FMCG Communication Verbal and written skills Time Management Microsoft Office Analytical